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Pao de Acucar
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sunset on a clear day is the best time to visit this mountain, which from its peak offers the best view of Rio de Janeiro. Try to avoid going around 10-11am and 2-3pm which is when the tourist buses arrive. There are two cable cars that connect to the summit. The first ascends 220m to Morro da Urca which has its own restaurant, souvenir shops, a playground and outdoor theatre. The second cable car...
Linnanmaki Amusement Park
Helsinki, Finland
A few miles north from the center is this adventurous amusement park. Located in the area known as Greater Helsinki, Linnanmaki Amusement Park is famous for 37 international standard rides; the rollercoaster, dragon ride and bumper cars and much more are a few of the attractions here. The park was built in 1950 by the Children’s Foundation to raise money for the children orphaned in the Second Wor...
The Arboretum
Nairobi, Kenya
This beautiful forest reserve is spread over 80 acres and has more than 300 species of trees from Kenya. It is a beautiful place to walk around in and absorb the sounds and sights of pure nature. Arboretum Road (off State House Road) Tel: +254 (2) 749957 ...
Galata Tower
Istanbul, Turkey
The Galata Tower was for a long time the tallest building in Istanbul at more than 65m. The Genoese built the circular tower in 1348 as part of their fortifications in Galata, just across the Golden Horn from the heart of Constantinople. It was built in the medieval style, capped with a conical roof. The Ottomans used it as a watchtower to spot fires. The cone on top collapsed in...